Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay
What’s inside
A collection of 85 articles advocating the ratification of the United States Constitution, addressing the complexities of federal government structure and the Federalist party.
You’ll Learn
- Understanding the foundational perspectives of the U.S. government
- Learning about the historical arguments for a strong federal system
- Insight into the original intents of the Constitution’s framers
- Enhanced appreciation for the complexity and foresight in American federalism
Key Points
- Advocacy for the ratification of the U.S. Constitution
- The necessity of a strong central government
- Separation of powers and checks and balances
- Factions and the importance of controlling their effects
- The role of the judiciary and the importance of judicial review
- Defense of the executive and legislative structures
- Arguments against the Anti-Federalist perspectives
Who’s it For
- Students of political science
- History enthusiasts
- Constitutional scholars
- American citizens interested in government and democracy
About the author
Hamilton, Madison, and Jay, known as the Founding Fathers, were influential statesmen and thinkers pivotal in shaping American democracy.